Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Earlham College
Richmond, IN
Full-time
Finance
Posted on June 7, 2023
Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our team!
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will perform a variety of services related to the Direct Loan Program, meeting with students and families, and assisting the Director in day to day operations.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications
To Apply
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our team!
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will perform a variety of services related to the Direct Loan Program, meeting with students and families, and assisting the Director in day to day operations.
Essential Functions:
- The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the Federal Direct Loan Program, managing all Title IV funds across campus including ESR and graduate programs.
- Certifies and maintains all outside loan records
- Assists the director in packaging of all returning and new student awards.
- Completes setup and awarding for all of Earlhams graduate level programs
- Assists the Director with aid year set up and software implementation
- Works directly with students, staff, and faculty.
- Works closely with student accounts, advising students about balances and how to pay for them.
- Participates in enrollment confirmation and financial aid presentations on campus as needed
- Meets and advises prospective students, returning students, and their parents.
- Additional duties as assigned
- A Bachelors degree is required, although a combination of education and experience will be considered
- A minimum of 5 years in an office setting with a record of Excellent written, oral and people skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Ellucian Banner and Technolutions Slate
- Ability to multitask
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Punctuality and reliability
- Increased responsibility
- Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students
Qualifications
To Apply
- Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal
- Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
- Resume
- List of Three References with Contact Information
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).